US20120291358A1 - Latch assembly for a vehicle - Google Patents
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- the invention generally relates to a latch assembly for a door of a vehicle.
- Latch assemblies for a door of a vehicle are typically configured to include a latching element, often referred to as a fork bolt or a ratchet, which may engage a striker in locking engagement.
- the latch assembly is attached to the door, and the striker is attached to a body of the vehicle. Locking engagement between the latching element and the striker provides a latching force that secures the door relative to the body of the vehicle.
- the latching force must be sufficient to latch the door to the body under nominal or ordinary loading conditions, as well as during higher impact loading conditions such as may be sustained in a vehicle impact event. Accordingly, the latch assembly must include sufficient strength to resist or minimize deformation and/or bending during an impact event in order to maintain the locking engagement between the latching element and the striker.
- a latching system includes a striker defining an outer width, and a latch assembly.
- the latch assembly includes a support structure including a first side plate and a second side plate. The second side plate is spaced from the first side plate a separation distance that is greater than the outer width of the striker.
- the latch assembly further includes a latch mechanism disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The latch mechanism is moveable between a lock position and a release position. The lock position is configured for engaging the striker in locking engagement. The release position is configured for disengaging the striker.
- the outer width of the striker is completely disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate when in locking engagement with the latch mechanism.
- a vehicle is also provided.
- the vehicle includes a body, and a door pivotably mounted to the body. The door is moveable between an open position and a closed position.
- a striker is mounted to one of the door and the body.
- the striker defines an outer width.
- a latch assembly is mounted to one of the door and the body. The latch assembly is configured for engaging the striker in locking engagement when the door is in the closed position to secure the door relative to the body.
- the latch assembly includes a support structure.
- the support structure includes a first side plate and a second side plate spaced from the first side plate a separation distance. The separation distance is greater than the outer width of the striker.
- the latch assembly further includes a latch mechanism disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate.
- the latch mechanism is moveable between a lock position and a release position.
- the lock position is configured for engaging the striker in locking engagement.
- the release position is configured for disengaging the striker.
- the outer width of the striker is completely disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate when in locking engagement with the latch mechanism.
- a latch assembly for a door of a vehicle is also provided.
- the latch assembly includes a support structure.
- the support structure includes a first side plate, a second side plate and a top plate.
- the second side plate is spaced from the first side plate a separation distance, with the top plate extending between and fixedly attached to each of the first side plate and the second side plate.
- a latch mechanism is disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate.
- the latch mechanism is moveable between a lock position and a release position.
- the lock position is configured for engaging a striker in locking engagement.
- the release position is configured for disengaging the striker.
- the separation distance between the first side plate and the second side plate is configured for receiving an outer width of the striker such that the outer width of the striker is completely disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate when the latch assembly is in the lock position.
- a perimeter of each of the first side plate and the second side plate may define a solid rectangular shape, e.g., no cut-outs for receiving the striker therethrough, thereby increasing the strength of the latch assembly.
- the top plate which extends between the first side plate and the second side plate further increases the strength of the latch assembly.
- the fork bolt is positioned relative to the top plate to minimize a gap between the top plate and the fork bolt when the fork bolt is in the lock position, while still allowing sufficient space for the fork bolt to rotate between the lock position and the release position. The minimized gap between the fork bolt and the top plate helps ensure that the fork bolt may not slip out of locking engagement with the fork bolt between the fork bolt and the top plate in the event the latch assembly is deformed.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a latching system.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross sectional view of the latching system.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a vehicle showing the latching system in a lock position.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view of the vehicle showing the latching system in a release position.
- a latching system is shown generally at 20 .
- terms such as “above,” “below,” “upward,” “downward,” “inner,” “outer,” et cetera are used descriptively of the figures, and do not represent limitations on the scope of the invention, as defined by the appended claims.
- the latching system 20 includes a striker 22 and a latch assembly 24 .
- the latching system 20 is shown incorporated into a vehicle 26 .
- the vehicle 26 includes a body 28 , and a door 30 pivotably mounted to the body 28 .
- the door 30 is moveable between an open position shown in FIG. 4 and a closed position shown in FIG. 3 . While the latching system 20 is shown incorporated into the vehicle 26 , it should be appreciated that the latching system 20 may be incorporated into some other non-automotive manufacture.
- the striker 22 is mounted to the body 28
- the latch assembly 24 is mounted to the door 30 .
- the latch assembly 24 is configured for engaging the striker 22 in locking engagement when the door 30 is in the closed position to secure the door 30 relative to the body 28 .
- the striker 22 includes a first extension bar 32 , a second extension bar 34 and a cross bar 36 .
- the second extension bar 34 is parallel with and spaced from the first extension bar 32 , with the cross bar 36 extending between the first extension bar 32 and the second extension bar 34 .
- the first extension bar 32 , the second extension bar 34 and the cross bar 36 are disposed along a common plate and are arranged to define a generally U-shaped striker 22 .
- each of the first extension bar 32 and the second extension bar 34 include a first end that is attached to the body 28 of the vehicle 26 , and a second end that is attached to the cross bar 36 .
- the striker 22 is manufactured from round metal stock, and is formed from a single unitary piece of metal. Accordingly, the first extension bar 32 , the second extension bar 34 and the cross bar 36 are preferably integrally formed together. It should be appreciated, however, that the striker 22 may be shaped, formed and/or manufactured in some other manner not shown or described herein, and that the scope of the invention is not limited to the shape of the striker 22 described and shown herein, nor to the manner of manufacturing the striker 22 as described herein.
- the striker 22 defines an outer width 42 .
- the outer width 42 of the striker 22 is measured between an outer edge 44 of the first extension bar 32 and an outer edge 46 of the second extension bar 34 along the common plane on which the striker 22 lies.
- the outer width 42 of the striker 22 therefore defines the maximum distance between the outer edges 44 , 46 of the first extension bar 32 and the second extension bar 34 respectively, measured perpendicularly relative to the first extension bar 32 and the second extension bar 34 .
- the latch assembly 24 includes a support structure 48 .
- the support structure 48 includes a first side plate 50 , a second side plate 52 and a top plate 54 .
- the second side plate 52 is spaced from the first side plate 50 a separation distance 56 .
- the separation distance 56 is the perpendicular distance between an inner surface 58 of the first side plate 50 and an inner surface 60 of the second side plate 52 .
- the top plate 54 extends between the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 .
- the top plate 54 is fixedly attached to each of the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 .
- the top plate 54 may be attached to the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 in any suitable manner.
- the top plate 54 may be integrally formed with at least one of the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 . As shown, the top plate 54 is integrally formed with the second side plate 52 and fixedly attached to the first side plate 50 . As shown, the top plate 54 includes a plurality of projections 62 that extend through a plurality of apertures 64 in the first side plate 50 that correspond with the plurality of projections 62 on the top plate 54 . Once the projections 62 are inserted through the apertures 64 , the projections 62 may be deformed or otherwise secured to the first side plate 50 to fixedly attach the top plate 54 to the first side plate 50 . It should be appreciated that the top plate 54 may be attached to the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 in some other manner not shown or described herein.
- the top plate 54 may include at least one planar deformation 66 .
- the planar deformation 66 is a geometric structure of the top plate 54 that is configured for increasing a bending strength of the top plate 54 and of the support structure 48 as a whole. Increased strength of the support structure 48 increases the resistance to bending and/or deformation of the support structure 48 during an impact event.
- the top plate 54 is disposed along a plane and the at least one planar deformation 66 includes at least one ridge 68 formed into the top plate 54 and extending away from the plane of the top plate 54 . As shown, the ridge 68 extends downward into an interior space 70 defined between the first side plate 50 , the second side plate 52 and the top plate 54 .
- the ridge 68 may alternatively extend upward away from the top plate 54 .
- the planar deformation 66 may include some other shape, and may be configured and/or orientated in some other manner not shown or described herein.
- the separation distance 56 of the support structure 48 , between the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 is greater than the outer width 42 of the striker 22 .
- the outer width 42 of the striker 22 may be completely disposed between the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 .
- the first extension bar 32 , the second extension bar 34 and the cross bar 36 may be disposed between the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 when in the lock position. Because the entire outer width 42 of the striker 22 may be disposed between the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 , neither the first side plate 50 nor the second side plate 52 need define a cut-out for receiving the striker 22 therein.
- first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 may each include a perimeter that defines a complete and uninterrupted rectangular shape.
- the complete and uninterrupted rectangular shape of each of the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 further increases the resistance of the support structure 48 to bending and/or deformation by eliminating stress points in the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 .
- the latch assembly 24 further includes a latch mechanism 72 .
- the latch mechanism 72 is disposed between the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 .
- the latch mechanism 72 is moveable between a lock position, shown in FIG. 3 , and a release position, shown in FIG. 4 .
- the lock position is configured for engaging the striker 22 in locking engagement.
- the release position is configured for disengaging the striker 22 .
- the outer width 42 of the striker 22 including the first extension bar 32 , the second extension bar 34 and the cross bar 36 , is completely disposed between the first side plate 50 and the second side plate 52 when the striker 22 is in locking engagement with the latch mechanism 72 .
- the latch mechanism 72 may include any suitable mechanism capable of selectively and releasably grasping the striker 22 and securing the striker 22 relative to the support structure 48 until released.
- a common latch mechanism 72 includes a fork bolt 74 that is rotatable about an axis between the lock position and the release position, with a pawl 76 that is in engagement with the fork bolt 74 and is remotely actuated to move the fork bolt 74 between the lock position and the release position.
- a common latch mechanism 72 includes a fork bolt 74 that is rotatable about an axis between the lock position and the release position, with a pawl 76 that is in engagement with the fork bolt 74 and is remotely actuated to move the fork bolt 74 between the lock position and the release position.
- other types and/or configurations of the latch mechanism 72 are suitable for use in the latch assembly 24 .
- the fork bolt 74 when in the lock position, the fork bolt 74 is disposed adjacent the top plate 54 with a gap 78 separating the fork bolt 74 from an inner surface 80 of the top plate 54 .
- the fork bolt 74 is positioned relative to the top plate 54 to minimize the gap 78 between the top plate 54 and the fork bolt 74 when the fork bolt 74 is in the lock position, while still allowing sufficient space for the fork bolt 74 to rotate between the lock position and the release position.
- the minimized gap 78 between the fork bolt 74 and the top plate 54 helps ensure that the fork bolt 74 may not slip out of locking engagement with the fork bolt 74 between the fork bolt 74 and the top plate 54 in the event the latch assembly 24 is deformed.
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- The invention generally relates to a latch assembly for a door of a vehicle.
- Latch assemblies for a door of a vehicle are typically configured to include a latching element, often referred to as a fork bolt or a ratchet, which may engage a striker in locking engagement. The latch assembly is attached to the door, and the striker is attached to a body of the vehicle. Locking engagement between the latching element and the striker provides a latching force that secures the door relative to the body of the vehicle. The latching force must be sufficient to latch the door to the body under nominal or ordinary loading conditions, as well as during higher impact loading conditions such as may be sustained in a vehicle impact event. Accordingly, the latch assembly must include sufficient strength to resist or minimize deformation and/or bending during an impact event in order to maintain the locking engagement between the latching element and the striker.
- A latching system is provided. The latching system includes a striker defining an outer width, and a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes a support structure including a first side plate and a second side plate. The second side plate is spaced from the first side plate a separation distance that is greater than the outer width of the striker. The latch assembly further includes a latch mechanism disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The latch mechanism is moveable between a lock position and a release position. The lock position is configured for engaging the striker in locking engagement. The release position is configured for disengaging the striker. The outer width of the striker is completely disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate when in locking engagement with the latch mechanism.
- A vehicle is also provided. The vehicle includes a body, and a door pivotably mounted to the body. The door is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A striker is mounted to one of the door and the body. The striker defines an outer width. A latch assembly is mounted to one of the door and the body. The latch assembly is configured for engaging the striker in locking engagement when the door is in the closed position to secure the door relative to the body. The latch assembly includes a support structure. The support structure includes a first side plate and a second side plate spaced from the first side plate a separation distance. The separation distance is greater than the outer width of the striker. The latch assembly further includes a latch mechanism disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The latch mechanism is moveable between a lock position and a release position. The lock position is configured for engaging the striker in locking engagement. The release position is configured for disengaging the striker. The outer width of the striker is completely disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate when in locking engagement with the latch mechanism.
- A latch assembly for a door of a vehicle is also provided. The latch assembly includes a support structure. The support structure includes a first side plate, a second side plate and a top plate. The second side plate is spaced from the first side plate a separation distance, with the top plate extending between and fixedly attached to each of the first side plate and the second side plate. A latch mechanism is disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The latch mechanism is moveable between a lock position and a release position. The lock position is configured for engaging a striker in locking engagement. The release position is configured for disengaging the striker. The separation distance between the first side plate and the second side plate is configured for receiving an outer width of the striker such that the outer width of the striker is completely disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate when the latch assembly is in the lock position.
- Accordingly, because the outer width of the striker is completely disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate, a perimeter of each of the first side plate and the second side plate may define a solid rectangular shape, e.g., no cut-outs for receiving the striker therethrough, thereby increasing the strength of the latch assembly. Additionally, the top plate, which extends between the first side plate and the second side plate further increases the strength of the latch assembly. Additionally, the fork bolt is positioned relative to the top plate to minimize a gap between the top plate and the fork bolt when the fork bolt is in the lock position, while still allowing sufficient space for the fork bolt to rotate between the lock position and the release position. The minimized gap between the fork bolt and the top plate helps ensure that the fork bolt may not slip out of locking engagement with the fork bolt between the fork bolt and the top plate in the event the latch assembly is deformed.
- The above features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best modes for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a latching system. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic cross sectional view of the latching system. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of a vehicle showing the latching system in a lock position. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view of the vehicle showing the latching system in a release position. - Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views, a latching system is shown generally at 20. Throughout this specification, terms such as “above,” “below,” “upward,” “downward,” “inner,” “outer,” et cetera, are used descriptively of the figures, and do not represent limitations on the scope of the invention, as defined by the appended claims.
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FIG. 1 , thelatching system 20 includes astriker 22 and alatch assembly 24. Referring also toFIGS. 3 and 4 , thelatching system 20 is shown incorporated into avehicle 26. Thevehicle 26 includes a body 28, and adoor 30 pivotably mounted to the body 28. Thedoor 30 is moveable between an open position shown inFIG. 4 and a closed position shown inFIG. 3 . While thelatching system 20 is shown incorporated into thevehicle 26, it should be appreciated that thelatching system 20 may be incorporated into some other non-automotive manufacture. - As shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thestriker 22 is mounted to the body 28, and thelatch assembly 24 is mounted to thedoor 30. However, it should be appreciated that the relative positions of thestriker 22 and thelatch assembly 24 may be reversed, with thestriker 22 mounted to thedoor 30, and thelatch assembly 24 mounted to the body 28. Thelatch assembly 24 is configured for engaging thestriker 22 in locking engagement when thedoor 30 is in the closed position to secure thedoor 30 relative to the body 28. - As best shown in
FIG. 1 , thestriker 22 includes afirst extension bar 32, asecond extension bar 34 and across bar 36. Thesecond extension bar 34 is parallel with and spaced from thefirst extension bar 32, with thecross bar 36 extending between thefirst extension bar 32 and thesecond extension bar 34. Thefirst extension bar 32, thesecond extension bar 34 and thecross bar 36 are disposed along a common plate and are arranged to define a generallyU-shaped striker 22. Referring toFIGS. 3 and 4 , each of thefirst extension bar 32 and thesecond extension bar 34 include a first end that is attached to the body 28 of thevehicle 26, and a second end that is attached to thecross bar 36. Preferably, thestriker 22 is manufactured from round metal stock, and is formed from a single unitary piece of metal. Accordingly, thefirst extension bar 32, thesecond extension bar 34 and thecross bar 36 are preferably integrally formed together. It should be appreciated, however, that thestriker 22 may be shaped, formed and/or manufactured in some other manner not shown or described herein, and that the scope of the invention is not limited to the shape of thestriker 22 described and shown herein, nor to the manner of manufacturing thestriker 22 as described herein. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , thestriker 22 defines anouter width 42. Theouter width 42 of thestriker 22 is measured between an outer edge 44 of thefirst extension bar 32 and an outer edge 46 of thesecond extension bar 34 along the common plane on which thestriker 22 lies. Theouter width 42 of thestriker 22 therefore defines the maximum distance between the outer edges 44, 46 of thefirst extension bar 32 and thesecond extension bar 34 respectively, measured perpendicularly relative to thefirst extension bar 32 and thesecond extension bar 34. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thelatch assembly 24 includes asupport structure 48. Thesupport structure 48 includes a first side plate 50, asecond side plate 52 and atop plate 54. Thesecond side plate 52 is spaced from the first side plate 50 a separation distance 56. The separation distance 56 is the perpendicular distance between aninner surface 58 of the first side plate 50 and an inner surface 60 of thesecond side plate 52. Thetop plate 54 extends between the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52. Thetop plate 54 is fixedly attached to each of the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52. Thetop plate 54 may be attached to the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52 in any suitable manner. Additionally, thetop plate 54 may be integrally formed with at least one of the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52. As shown, thetop plate 54 is integrally formed with thesecond side plate 52 and fixedly attached to the first side plate 50. As shown, thetop plate 54 includes a plurality ofprojections 62 that extend through a plurality ofapertures 64 in the first side plate 50 that correspond with the plurality ofprojections 62 on thetop plate 54. Once theprojections 62 are inserted through theapertures 64, theprojections 62 may be deformed or otherwise secured to the first side plate 50 to fixedly attach thetop plate 54 to the first side plate 50. It should be appreciated that thetop plate 54 may be attached to the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52 in some other manner not shown or described herein. - The
top plate 54 may include at least oneplanar deformation 66. Theplanar deformation 66 is a geometric structure of thetop plate 54 that is configured for increasing a bending strength of thetop plate 54 and of thesupport structure 48 as a whole. Increased strength of thesupport structure 48 increases the resistance to bending and/or deformation of thesupport structure 48 during an impact event. As shown, thetop plate 54 is disposed along a plane and the at least oneplanar deformation 66 includes at least oneridge 68 formed into thetop plate 54 and extending away from the plane of thetop plate 54. As shown, theridge 68 extends downward into aninterior space 70 defined between the first side plate 50, thesecond side plate 52 and thetop plate 54. However, it should be appreciated that theridge 68 may alternatively extend upward away from thetop plate 54. Additionally, it should be appreciated that theplanar deformation 66 may include some other shape, and may be configured and/or orientated in some other manner not shown or described herein. - The separation distance 56 of the
support structure 48, between the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52, is greater than theouter width 42 of thestriker 22. As such, theouter width 42 of thestriker 22 may be completely disposed between the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52. Accordingly, thefirst extension bar 32, thesecond extension bar 34 and thecross bar 36 may be disposed between the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52 when in the lock position. Because the entireouter width 42 of thestriker 22 may be disposed between the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52, neither the first side plate 50 nor thesecond side plate 52 need define a cut-out for receiving thestriker 22 therein. Therefore, the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52 may each include a perimeter that defines a complete and uninterrupted rectangular shape. The complete and uninterrupted rectangular shape of each of the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52 further increases the resistance of thesupport structure 48 to bending and/or deformation by eliminating stress points in the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52. - As best shown in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thelatch assembly 24 further includes alatch mechanism 72. Thelatch mechanism 72 is disposed between the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52. Thelatch mechanism 72 is moveable between a lock position, shown inFIG. 3 , and a release position, shown inFIG. 4 . The lock position is configured for engaging thestriker 22 in locking engagement. The release position is configured for disengaging thestriker 22. Accordingly, theouter width 42 of thestriker 22, including thefirst extension bar 32, thesecond extension bar 34 and thecross bar 36, is completely disposed between the first side plate 50 and thesecond side plate 52 when thestriker 22 is in locking engagement with thelatch mechanism 72. - The
latch mechanism 72 may include any suitable mechanism capable of selectively and releasably grasping thestriker 22 and securing thestriker 22 relative to thesupport structure 48 until released. For example, acommon latch mechanism 72 includes afork bolt 74 that is rotatable about an axis between the lock position and the release position, with apawl 76 that is in engagement with thefork bolt 74 and is remotely actuated to move thefork bolt 74 between the lock position and the release position. However, it should be appreciated that other types and/or configurations of thelatch mechanism 72 are suitable for use in thelatch assembly 24. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , when in the lock position, thefork bolt 74 is disposed adjacent thetop plate 54 with agap 78 separating thefork bolt 74 from aninner surface 80 of thetop plate 54. Thefork bolt 74 is positioned relative to thetop plate 54 to minimize thegap 78 between thetop plate 54 and thefork bolt 74 when thefork bolt 74 is in the lock position, while still allowing sufficient space for thefork bolt 74 to rotate between the lock position and the release position. The minimizedgap 78 between thefork bolt 74 and thetop plate 54 helps ensure that thefork bolt 74 may not slip out of locking engagement with thefork bolt 74 between thefork bolt 74 and thetop plate 54 in the event thelatch assembly 24 is deformed. - While the best modes for carrying out the invention have been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which this invention relates will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the invention within the scope of the appended claims.
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